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Backcountry.com Hires VP of Merchandising

Backcountry.com has hired Mark Koppes as VP of merchandising. Koppes is fresh off a five-year stint at Columbia Sportswear, where he held three consecutive VP positions: Men's Apparel, USA Apparel, and, ultimately, Global Apparel…

Report: Under Armour Close to Deal for MLB Footwear License

Under Armour Inc. is close to completing a deal that would gain it the rights to manufacture performance footwear with Major League Baseball logos and the ability to use its stable of baseball players in advertising wearing MLB uniforms, according to the

Kenneth Cole, Iconix Merger Talks Stalled

Merger talks between Kenneth Cole Productions and Iconix Brand Group have stalled and are unlikely to resume soon, the New York Times' DealBook reported…

Garmin Acquires Norwegian Distributor

Garmin Ltd. acquired Belanor AS, the distributor of Garmin’s automotive, outdoor recreation, fitness and marine products in Norway…

SGMA Credits Local Leagues for Talent Development

According to SGMA's annual participation study on team sports, today’s college and professional team sports athletes owe a debt a gratitude to local recreation leagues where they had the chance to develop their athletic skills and talent…

Maine Trappers Score Victory in Federal Court

Trappers in Maine and sportsmen nationwide scored a “huge victory” after a Federal Court of Appeals rejected an effort from anti-hunting groups seeking to use the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to stop trapping in the state, according to a recent relase bu

Adventure Cycling Association Reports 15% Revenue Gain

Adventure Cycling Association reported record revenues for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30. Revenues reached $4.1 million, up 15% from the prior year on strong growth of donations and revenue from tours, prodcut and ad sales by it award-winning bicycle-tra

Collective Brands Sees Long-Term EPS Growth of 12-16%

At its annual investor meeting, Collective Brands' management provided long-term growth targets for the company, including net sales growth of 3-5%, operating profit growth of 9-12%, and earnings per share growth of 12-16%. Management outlined growth

JJB Sports, Sports Direct Cleared of Fraud Charges

JJB Sports Plc, the U.K.'s third- largest sporting goods retailer, said the Serious Fraud Office completed its investigation into the company and Sports Direct International Plc and decided no charges are to be brought against the companies…

Modell’s Launches Winter Shops

Modell's Sporting Goods launched their first ever Winter Shop to be featured in each of the chain's 146 stores this holiday season…